Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr is located in Aiken, SC. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (D03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr has awarded 99 individual grants totaling $4,283,364. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR STATE AND PROVINCIAL FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES TO SHARE IDEAS AND INFORMATION, POOL RESOURCES, AND INITIATE ACTIONS TO BENEFIT THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN THE SOUTHEAST. TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS FISH, WILDLIFE, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN THE SOUTHEAST; REVIEWS STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES AND OFFERS SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF SUCH RESOURCES; CONSULTS WITH AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FEDERAL WILDLIFE AND PUBLIC LAND AGENCIES IN ORDER THAT FEDERAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS INVOLVING FEDERAL AID TO MEMBER STATES SHALL BE SO CONDUCTED AS TO BEING IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE RESOURCES OF MEMBER STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE SOUTHEAST AQUATIC RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP TO HELP THE STATES TO LEARN ABOUT BEST PRACTICES AND COORDINATE ACTIVITIES FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT AND POPULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DO HANDS ON WORK IN PROTECTING AND RESTORING FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT AND POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A NATIVE BLACK BASS INITIATIVE (NBBI) COORDINATOR WHO WORKS TO COORDINATE EFFORTS BETWEEN STATE OFFICIALS TO PROTECT ENTIRE WATERSHEDS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS TARGETING NATIVE BLACK BASSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COORDINATES NUMEROUS LOCAL HABITAT PROTECTION EFFORTS WITHIN THE MEMBER STATES.
THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND HOSTS THE ANNUAL SEAFWA CONFERENCE. THE INFORMATION AND STRATEGY SHARING AT THIS CONFERENCE ALLOWS HUNDREDS OF WILDLIFE AND FISH PROFESSIONALS TO LEARN BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO MANAGING FISH AND WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS. THE MAJORITY OF ATTENDEES ARE EMPLOYEES OF STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES.
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES OTHER GRANTS TO PARTNER AGENCIES THAT ASSISTS IN FURTHERING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY DIRECTLY ASSISTING WITH FISH AND WILDLIFE PROJECTS.
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENCOURAGE MINORITY INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST IN CAREERS WITH STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES BY SPONSORING THE COST OF STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SEAFWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A STUDY AND OUTREACH PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER A CAREER IN A FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCY.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS SEAFWA.ORG WEBSITE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE EMPLOYEES OF STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES AND OTHERS WORKING IN THE NATURAL RESOURCE FIELD ABOUT FISH AND WILDLIFE. THE WEBSITE PROVIDES A FORUM FOR SEAFWA COMMITTEES TO COMMUNICATE. INFORMATION REGARDING THE ANNUAL SEAFWA CONFERENCE IS COMMUNICATED VIA THE WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, THE WEBSITE PROVIDES ACCESS TO SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SEAFWA PROCEEDINGS AND THE SEAFWA JOURNAL.THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED A 2021 EDITION OF THE SEAFWA JOURNAL TO ALLOW GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS THE SCIENTIFIC DATA PRESENTED AT THE SEAFWA CONFERENCE AT NO COST.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE IN STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES AND SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE FAMILY OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENTS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.SEAFWA SUPPORTS THE BEARWISE PROJECT WHICH IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO LIVE WITH BEARS AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF BEARS AND THEIR HABITATS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Curtis Hopkins Former Executive Secretary | Officer | 20 | $59,750 |
Angelyn R Mewborn Finance Manager | Officer | 20 | $52,500 |
Eric Sutton President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Robert Boyles Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ted Will Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Paul Johansen Past President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $570,848 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,392,860 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,650 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,063,358 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $188,852 |
Investment income | $2,230 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,254,440 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,389,828 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,142 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,290 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,542 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $28,635 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $226,781 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,299 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $112,850 |
Total functional expenses | $2,161,295 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $451,101 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $475,823 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $244,449 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $66,681 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,238,054 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $113,055 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $113,055 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,124,999 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,238,054 |
Over the last fiscal year, Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr has awarded $1,384,142 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SVCS PURPOSE: PARTNERING ON FISH AND WILDLIFE PROJECTS | $709,791 |
FLINT RIVER SOIL & WATER CONS DISTRICT PURPOSE: PARTNERING ON FISH AND WILDLIFE PROJECTS | $193,582 |
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PARTNERING ON FISH AND WILDLIFE PROJECTS | $171,619 |
Clemson, SC PURPOSE: PARTNERING ON FISH AND WILDLIFE PROJECTS | $122,500 |
MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION LEADERS FOR TOMORROW | $115,000 |
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE: PARTNERING ON FISH AND WILDLIFE PROJECTS | $33,387 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr has recieved totaling $8,464.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Rivers Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: RIVER RESTORATION | $8,464 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Southeastern Association Of Fish & Wildlife Agen Ellington Agri Ctr Aiken, SC | $1,238,054 | $2,254,440 |
National Association For Pet Container Resources Inc Charlotte, NC | $839,247 | $1,294,217 |
Georgia Ornithological Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,743,698 | $167,393 |
North Carolina Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association Inc Roxboro, NC | $70,053 | $261,178 |
North American Falconers Association Stanley, NC | $463,547 | $0 |
Association Of Shelter Veterinarians Inc Apex, NC | $457,042 | $227,398 |
Crane Manufacturers Association Charlotte, NC | $296,185 | $0 |
Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium Raleigh, NC | $16,508 | $45,775 |
Family Motor Coach Association Slater, SC | $20,784 | $0 |
North Carolina Academy Of Laboratory Animal Medicine Inc Morrisville, NC | $142,318 | $0 |